|
|
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 1,156
old hand
|
old hand
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 1,156 |
What is it about words that sets y'all off?
For me, it's not just words. Some songs do that too. I have to turn the radio/TV off when they come on. No real reason. My husband finds it quite frustrating - I sometimes suddenly snap, and ask him to "Turn that off or I'll leave the room." It's almost a physical reaction.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 3,409
Carpal Tunnel
|
|
Carpal Tunnel
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 3,409 |
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 477
addict
|
|
addict
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 477 |
But if it's not wrong, why does it provoke such strong reactions? If you were taught that you look good in a red sweater and you suddenly start seeing people wearing blue sweaters (assuming you're not a Blood) I hope you don't get all freaky. What is it about words that sets y'all off?
I suspect that you've come remarkably close to identifying it within what you've stated here, Faldage.
Language - in terms of being both spoken and heard - is like a comfortable pair of shoes. When you are wearing your most comfortable jogging / walking shoes there are no screams of pain, or complaint about what you can and cannot do in those shoes. However, go out and buy a new pair of stilettos, put them on and try them out for a while and speaking from experience  there will be pain, blisters, sore muscles and a lot of complaints. You might adjust to the stilettos after a while, but may never quite be as comfortable in them as you were in your other shoes.
Does this explain why some people can't cope with variances in language? It's just a theory, but generally speaking I find, people don't cope well with change, and when they are faced with it, take time to adjust. Some people can ignore the variances. Why? Maybe their rules weren't as rigid when they were learning, maybe they were taught to look for meaning rather than "correct" usage.
OK, there's my theory. And if the stiletto fits... wear it with pride! 
Hev
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 866
old hand
|
|
old hand
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 866 |
Bean and Max - can I join the club please? [preparing to dodge various thrown objects] I cannot abide the moanings of Steely Dan ( "The Greatest Guitar Band In The World" - yeah right - where are they now? - on second thoughts, I don't care!), Boz "2-Note" Scaggs (in his early days especially) and......wait for it.....Van Morrison!!! (Well, his singing anyway - he does turn out some good lyric ) I'm resigned to the fact that I'm probably the only guy on the planet who thinks this way about VM. NEVER trust anybody that sings with their eyes shut. They're the sort of self indulgent b's that believe their own BS. Ah well - it's good to be another thread on the rich tapestry of life! Thanks for your time. stales
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 3,409
Carpal Tunnel
|
|
Carpal Tunnel
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 3,409 |
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 866
old hand
|
|
old hand
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 866 |
> the uglier they sound, the more intense my dislike of them
Max - to my ear at least, German is a harsh language. Do you dislike it for the same reasons?
Just wondering.
stales
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 3,409
Carpal Tunnel
|
|
Carpal Tunnel
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 3,409 |
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 679
addict
|
|
addict
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 679 |
I'm resigned to the fact that I'm probably the only guy on the planet who thinks this way about VM. NEVER trust anybody that sings with their eyes shut. They're the sort of self indulgent b's that believe their own BS.Well-known fact that Irish people sing with their eyes shut. It's a Celtic thang! [guilty as charged emoticon] But I agree with you about Van. He was good back with Them ( Gloria, Baby Please don't go - Great guitar riff!!). Gone a bit South since his middle-age.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 679
addict
|
|
addict
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 679 |
I hate ugly words, end of story. That's why I hate prioritise, pro-active, fuck, haitch, and any number of others.They're three of my favourite words, Max! . I try to use them at least once a day but I will try to change my ugly ways. [Taking-the-piss and not to be taken seriously emoticon]
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2000
Posts: 6,511
Carpal Tunnel
|
|
Carpal Tunnel
Joined: Mar 2000
Posts: 6,511 |
Gone a bit South[E.A.] since his middle-age.
Where? The South shall rise again!
|
|
|
|
Forums16
Topics13,913
Posts229,580
Members9,187
| |
Most Online3,341
Dec 9th, 2011
|
|
|
0 members (),
941
guests, and
0
robots. |
|
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
|
|
